Gratitude for Trees

As I type, the view out my window is different from this picture. Now the autumn shades are decidedly rust, orange, brown. Two weeks ago, the golden yellow was radiant.  This photo does not begin to capture the beauty outside my window on that day.

For some, living in the woods may bring daily reminders of the seasons, the natural world including the birds and chipmunks which live there too, and a sense of calm.  That was me today, starting my early morning with gratitude for trees.

Others may crave wide open vistas and the sun shining through year round, not to mention a lack of branches to pick up after a storm and spare time in the fall while others are raking.

Everyone seeks a different combination of factors in a home, and the outside of a home is part of that equation. Gardening, a place for children and/or pets to play, outdoor dining, bird watching, and broader views may be important to home buyers. What is on your wish list as you look outside today?